A man was found with “serious, life-threatening” injuries in a common close at a block in Thurso Crescent, in the Menzieshill area of Dundee at around 3am.

He was rushed to the city’s Ninewells Hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arriving there.

A major inquiry has now commenced in to the circumstances surrounding the death, which police are treating as “suspicious”.

A massive cordon was thrown up around the block after the man - who is believed to be from eastern Europe - was found on the third floor of the building.

Uniformed cops stood guard at the door of the flat while a mobile command unit was set up outside the building.

Forensics officers also attended the scene as the inquiry got under way.

No details of the man found dead have yet been released.

Police confirmed that no-one has yet been arrested over the death.

Dundee police are investigating.

A spokeswoman for Police Scotland said: “Police Scotland attended at a common close in Thurso Crescent, Dundee at around 3am, following a report that a man had been found with serious life-threatening injuries.

“He was taken immediately by ambulance to Ninewells Hospital, where he sadly died.

“Inquiries into his death are continuing and police are treating the circumstances as suspicious.

“Anyone with information that could assist officers with their inquiries into the incident is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101.

“Alternatively information can be provided anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

One neighbour, who asked not to be named, said: “The close is covered in blood and there’s a big bit of skin outside my door.

“The police found a knife just outside my door as well.

“I’ve been here for eight months and haven’t experienced anything like this. I was woken by the police.”

Local resident Kirsty Stewart said: “It’s next to my house - it’s not a good close but I think someone’s been stabbed

“It’s horrible to look at outside my house.”

Another local added: “My mum stays right there - she says half of the street has been taped off.

“The place is mobbed with police but we’re not really sure exactly what has happened.”